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People Use AI to Add Insects, Damage Food to Get Refunds, Claims Zomato CEO Deepinder Goyal

January 8, 2026

Zomato is battling a rise in AI-enabled refund fraud as easy-to-use tools make digital deception harder to detect.

National Shooting Coach Accused of Sexually Assaulting 17-Year-Old Athlete During Championship Stay in Faridabad

January 8, 2026

A national shooting coach has allegedly sexually assaulted a minor athlete during a championship, prompting a POCSO investigation and suspension.

What Is The Use Of Being The Fourth-Largest Economy If Women Are Not Safe? Shashi Tharoor’s Question That India Can’t Ignore

January 8, 2026

Shashi Tharoor’s remarks on women’s safety expose the gap between India’s economic rise and everyday insecurity faced by women.

Hyderabad Crash Kills 25-Year-Old Zepto Delivery Partner, Rekindling Debate Over 10-Minute Delivery Pressure On Roads

January 8, 2026

A young delivery partner’s fatal accident in Hyderabad has reignited concerns over gig worker safety, accountability, and ultra-fast delivery pressures.

Infant Dies After Jaipur-Bengaluru Flight Makes Emergency Landing in Indore Due to Breathing Emergency

January 8, 2026

A routine domestic flight was diverted for urgent medical help after an infant fell critically ill mid-air, but despite swift response, the child could not be saved.

Centre Launches First Phase of Census 2027: House Listing Begins, Citizens Can Self-Enumerate Online

January 8, 2026

The first phase of Census 2027 begins with house listing from April, offering 15-day online self-enumeration.

BCI Declares AIBE 20 Results 2025: 69.21% Candidates Qualify, Opening Doors to Legal Practice Nationwide India

January 8, 2026

With over 1.74 lakh candidates qualifying, the AIBE XX results mark a crucial milestone for India’s aspiring advocates.

India Projects Robust 7.4% GDP Growth For 2025-26 Outpacing Global Peers Despite Trade Challenges

January 8, 2026

India projects a robust 7.4 per cent GDP growth for 2025-26, retaining its status as the world’s fastest growing major economy.

OpenAI Launches ChatGPT Health To Connect Personal Medical Records And Wellness Apps For Millions Globally

January 8, 2026

OpenAI launches ChatGPT Health, allowing users to sync medical records and wellness apps for personalised health insights.

Fatal ICE Shooting in Minneapolis Triggers Protests, Conflicting Official Accounts, and Widespread Demands for Accountability

January 8, 2026

A woman’s death during a federal ICE operation has ignited protests, conflicting official accounts, and demands for accountability in Minneapolis.

Tariff Shock: US Imposes 500% Tariffs on Countries Buying Russian Oil, Putting India Under the Spotlight

January 8, 2026

A sweeping US law targeting buyers of Russian oil aims to weaken Moscow’s war finances but risks triggering energy shocks and new trade tensions worldwide.

Renowned Indian Ecologist Dr Madhav Gadgil, Architect Of Western Ghats Protection, Passes Away at 83 in Pune

January 8, 2026

India mourns the passing of pioneering ecologist Madhav Gadgil, who died in Pune aged eighty-three.

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Gurugram YouTuber Thrashed, Paraded and Booked After Viral Video of Feeding Chicken Momos to Cow

A 28-year-old YouTuber’s paid stunt of feeding chicken momos to a cow sparked outrage, mob assault and a police case in Gurugram.

Karnataka: Patient Allegedly Taken To Hospital In Goods Carrier After 2-Hour Ambulance Delay in Udupi

A patient was taken to hospital in a goods carrier after ambulances allegedly remained unavailable for over two hours.

Aviation ministry CEO summons IndiGo bosses as Centre orders 10% cut after mass cancellations nationwide

Facing days of mass cancellations, long delays and stranded flyers, IndiGo has been forced to trim its winter schedule as the Centre steps in to protect passengers.

DGCA Summons IndiGo CEO Pieter Elbers, COO Amid Probe Into Widespread Flight Cancellations

The DGCA summoned IndiGo CEO Pieter Elbers for December 11 with full data as the airline's pilot shortage crisis entered day nine.

Australia’s Bold Strike: World’s First Under-16 Social Media Ban Deletes 500K Accounts Overnight

In a global first, Australia mandates platforms to block under-16s from social media with hefty fines, sparking debates on child safety versus digital rights.

Goa Nightclub Fire Tragedy: Club Co-Owner Ajay Gupta Detained in Delhi; Luthra Brothers On The Run

Goa Police detained nightclub co-owner Ajay Gupta in Delhi as the sixth accused in the deadly nightclub fire.

Headless Body of Woman Sparks Unrest Between Odisha Villages; Internet Suspended, Several Houses Torched

Clashes between two communities in Odisha's Malkangiri erupted over 51-year-old Lake Padiami's headless body, as per reports.

PTI Claims Water Cannons Used on Imran Khan’s Sisters Protesting Outside Rawalpindi’s Adiala Jail in Pakistan

Pakistan's political tensions boiled over as police used water cannons to break up a sit-in by Imran Khan's sisters outside Adiala Jail.

‘Iron Rod Inserted Into Private Parts’: Seven-Year-Old Girl Allegedly Raped, Brutally Assaulted in Gujarat, Accused Arrested

A 7-year-old girl from Dahod allegedly suffered a horrific rape and assault with a one-foot iron rod; Accused arrested.

Goa Nightclub Fire Kills 25 as CM Orders Demolition of Luthra Brothers’ Illegal Vagator Shack Amid Manhunt

After a deadly fire at their Arpora nightclub claimed 25 lives, Goa authorities demolished the Luthra brothers' Romeo Lane Vagator shack while issuing an Interpol Blue Corner Notice for the absconding owners.

Around 200 Nurses Detained in Dehradun as Protest Over Seniority, Age Relaxation and Exam Withdrawal Escalates

Around 200 unemployed nursing officers were detained by police in Dehradun on December 8 while marching to CM Pushkar Singh Dhami's residence, demanding year-wise recruitment amid unfulfilled promises and exam irregularities

Woman Cop Warns TVK’s Bussy Anand: No Unpassed Volunteers at Vijay’s 5,000-Cap Puducherry Rally Post-Karur 41 Deaths

Amid Karur stampede scars, Puducherry police enforced QR passes and detained an armed man at Vijay's debut TVK rally, ensuring safety for 5,000 attendees.

Karnataka HC Halts Govt’s One-Day Monthly Menstrual Leave Policy for Women Employees

The Karnataka HC has stayed the state government’s notification granting one day of paid menstrual leave per month for women.

Finland PM Proposes Four-Day Workweek So People Can Spend More Time with Family and Pursue Happiness

Former PM Sanna Marin champions a four-day workweek to value time as much as money, inspiring global talks on work-life balance without sacrificing productivity.

‘Kids Are Not Content’: Sudha Murty Slams Parents Turning Kids Into Influencers, Calls for Strict Laws to Prevent Exploitation

Rajya Sabha MP Sudha Murty urges strict laws to protect children from parental social media exploitation, highlighting mental harm and legal gaps like France's model.

Kanika Kapoor Faces Onstage Intrusion at Meghalaya’s Me’gong Festival; Security Lapse Sparks Safety Outrage

A fan's onstage lunge at singer Kanika Kapoor during Me’gong Festival 2025 exposes glaring security gaps, yet her composure turns outrage into admiration.

DGCA Cuts 5% of IndiGo Flights Across Domestic Sectors Following Operational Crisis, 115 Daily Flights Reduced

The DGCA mandated a 5% reduction in IndiGo's flights, cutting 115 services amid Indigo chaos.

MP Tragedy: At least Four Workers Dead, Over Five Critical After Suspected Food Poisoning at Khajuraho Resort; Probe On

Nine local staff at Khajuraho's Gautam Resort fell critically ill after a shared meal, killing four and sparking a probe into kitchen negligence.

SSC CGL Tier 1 Result 2025: Merit List & Scorecard Expected Soon, Step-by-Step Guide to Check Your Scores

Lakhs of candidates anticipate the SSC CGL Tier 1 Result 2025 on ssc.gov.in, unlocking paths to government jobs.

China Warns US Over Taiwan After Trump’s Security Strategy; Tensions Rise as Taipei Welcomes The Plan

China rebuked the US's new National Security Strategy bolstering Taiwan's defences, as Beijing vows to defend its sovereignty claims amid rising Indo-Pacific tensions.

Russia Suspends Flights at Four Airports, Warns Residents Amid Regional Drone Attack Alerts: Report

Russian authorities halted operations at four airports following drone threat alerts: Reports.

Magnitude 7.5 Quake Hits Northern Japan; Thousands Evacuate as Tsunami Threat Quickly Passes

A 7.5-magnitude quake off Aomori injured 30, prompted 90,000 evacuations, and saw quick tsunami alert lift with no fatalities.

Pawan Singh Files Complaint After Threats From Bishnoi Gang Over Sharing Stage With Salman Khan: Reports

Pawan Singh reportedly receives Bishnoi gang extortion threats over Salman Khan Bigg Boss 19 finale performance.

Abused to Suicidal Thoughts’: Indian Student Reveals UK Politician’s Illegal Nanny Hire, £40k Fine for Immigration Breach

22-year-old Indian student endured 24/7 illegal nanny abuse and suicidal thoughts by UK Labour councillor Hina Mir, fined £40,000.

How Anant Ambani’s Vantara Initiative Could Revolutionize Animal Safety & Rescue In India

Vantara, translating to 'Star Of The Forest,' is located within Reliance's Jamnagar Refinery Complex, also known as the Green Belt Of Gujarat. The Vantara ecosystem encompasses a 3,000-acre Elephant Centre, which serves as the residence for over 200 rescued elephants.